Charlotte's
Original Bourbon
Society
Sip. Connect. Discover Charlotte's best bourbon experiences alongside a community of enthusiasts, distillers, and hospitality partners.
6,200+
Members
24+
Events / yr
30+
Partner Perks
360+
Barrel Picks
Featured Distilleries & Brands
Exclusive Events
Members-only tastings, dinners, and curated bourbon experiences throughout the year.
Member Perks
Special discounts and perks at top bars, restaurants, retailers, and hospitality partners.
Barrel Picks
Access unique single barrels hand-selected by the CBS tasting committee.
Community & Access
Connect with fellow enthusiasts, industry insiders, and trusted local partners.
Standard
$99/ year
- Digital membership card
- Access to member perks directory
- Invitations to select CBS events
- CBS newsletter & weekly drops
- Opportunity to purchase select barrel picks
Reserve
$249/ year
- All Standard benefits
- Priority event access
- Reserve-only tastings
- Early access to barrel picks
- Special member communications
Private Reserve
$1000/ year
- All Reserve benefits
- Invitation-only private events
- Meet-the-distiller experiences
- Priority barrel pick allocations
- Concierge-style recommendations
- VIP access to select CBS experiences
Couples Add-On: Add your spouse or partner to any tier for just $49/year.
Featured Member Perks
A community of hospitality partners.
Founding PartnerThe Cooper's Room
10% off all pours and bottles
Founding PartnerReid's Fine Foods
15% off food purchases for CBS members
Featured PartnerCigar Warehouse
10% off lounge purchases & free locker upgrade
Featured PartnerSouth End Bottle Shop
10% off select inventory + first dibs on allocations
Featured PartnerFin & Foder
Complimentary dessert with any bourbon flight
Are You a Business?
Become a CBS Partner Sponsor and connect with Charlotte's most engaged bourbon community.
Learn MoreUpcoming Events
This season at CBS.
Bourbon Dinner Series
The Cooper's Room · Charlotte, NC
Members Only
Summer Tasting Night
Customshop · Charlotte, NC
Members Only
CBS Barrel Pick Release
Location TBD
Members Only
Brand Spotlight
Arden Distilling Co.
Crafting honest, terroir-driven spirits right here in the Carolinas. We're proud to feature Arden Distilling and their award-winning portfolio across CBS dinners, tastings, and member allocations this season.
Align your brand with Charlotte's most engaged bourbon community.
Founding Partner
$2,500 / year
- ·Featured partner profile
- ·Member perks directory placement
- ·CBS member offer or discount
- ·Founding Partner badge
- ·Event collaboration opportunities
Featured Partner
$3,500 / year
- ·Enhanced directory placement
- ·Featured listing rotation
- ·Partner dashboard access
- ·Offer & perk management
- ·Event promotion opportunities
Brand Activation
$5,000 / starting at
- ·Sponsored tasting or dinner
- ·Event landing page
- ·Member promotion campaign
- ·Newsletter placement
- ·Social media support
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